REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, For those of you who make the pilgrimage or Umrah, would be the time to visit the shrines located in the vicinity of Makkah or Madinah. One of the usual place or can be visited by tourists or pilgrims were Madai'n Saleh, an ancient city located in northern Saudi Arabia.

Mada'in Saleh also called Al-Hijr Hegra-or Greek-lies about 1,400 kilometers north of Riyadh. The name Al-Hijr used until the 14th century AD, and is now better known as Madai'n Saleh, Saleh as attribute to the Prophet.

Mada'in Saleh regarded as one of the most important and oldest old in Saudi Arabia. This historic site is located in the northwest of the town of Al-Ula, in a strategic position in one of the most important route in the ancient trade. This region connects the southern Arabian peninsula to the north, along with the advance of economic and cultural center of Mesopotamia, Syria and Egypt.

Mada'in Saleh marked by impressive rock formations, sand dunes variety of colors, from red, yellow and white. The beauty of the landscape is increasingly attractive as menjulangnya golden sand dunes that restrict all sides. Mada'in Saleh Area as a whole around 4010 hectares, which consists of a variety of complex burial and place of residence. In 2008, UNESCO declared Mada'in Saleh as world heritage site, the first in Saudi Arabia.

In the 19th century, as one of the archaeological heritage that emerged in the Near East, began to replace Mada'in Saleh Al-Hijr as the official name. Although it is believed that the site of the prophet Saleh was here, but the pieces of stone tomb at Al-Hijr carved many years later by the Nabataea, a different Arab civilization.

The Nabataea are of Arab descent who became rich by monopolizing the spice trade, especially between the Eastern and Roman, Greek and Egyptian empire. Nabataea tribe said to be a tribe of mysterious, though most historians call it included in the group of Arabs.

Before Nabataea, who inhabit Mada'in Saleh is Thamood, who lived between the time of Noah until the time of Prophet Musa. However, because the skills to carve rocks between two different civilizations which are in one location, the information that appears finally to be the belief that Nabataea graves in Al-Hijr is the residence Thamood, the Prophet Saleh.

Though the civilization of both nations separated a distance of about two millennia. Most theologians and historians believe that the Prophet Saleh lived around 2100 BC, while the tomb of Al-Hijr Nabataea newly carved by tribes in the 1st century AD.

According to the holy book the Qur'an, third millennium BC, the site has been occupied by Mada'in Saleh Thamud tribe. They are a people who worship idols, where tyranny and oppression became prevalent. Prophet Saleh as, according to the name of Mada'in Saleh, invites Thamood to repent and worship God Almighty.

However Thamood refuse, they even asked the Prophet to summon a female camel from behind the hill to prove the truth of his message. Prophet Saleh also called the camel, he suddenly came from behind the hill. Camels were sent by God as proof of the truth of the mission of Prophet Saleh.

However, only a small proportion who believe in the mission of Prophet Saleh. Those who refuse to kill even the sacred camel, not caring as they pleaded. Suddenly the camel calf ran back behind the hill where she came as she was screaming.

Thamood given three days to repent before the punishment comes. But they remain just ignorant and do not heed the warnings of the Prophet Saleh. Finally, the Prophet Saleh and his followers left the city. And Thamood get punishment of God-their lives floating in the middle of explosion earthquakes and lightning strike.

Mada'in Saleh archaeological sites located in arid environments, and the dry climate. This gives an idea of ​​the strength and durability Nabataea tribal life. In the Old Testament and some old manuscripts, mentioned that in the past this town called Dedan. In this city Mada'in Saleh archaeological sites are located.REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, For those of you who make the pilgrimage or Umrah, would be the time to visit the shrines located in the vicinity of Makkah or Madinah. One of the usual place or can be visited by tourists or pilgrims were Madai'n Saleh, an ancient city located in northern Saudi Arabia.

Mada'in Saleh also called Al-Hijr Hegra-or Greek-lies about 1,400 kilometers north of Riyadh. The name Al-Hijr used until the 14th century AD, and is now better known as Madai'n Saleh, Saleh as attribute to the Prophet.

Mada'in Saleh regarded as one of the most important and oldest old in Saudi Arabia. This historic site is located in the northwest of the town of Al-Ula, in a strategic position in one of the most important route in the ancient trade. This region connects the southern Arabian peninsula to the north, along with the advance of economic and cultural center of Mesopotamia, Syria and Egypt.

Mada'in Saleh marked by impressive rock formations, sand dunes variety of colors, from red, yellow and white. The beauty of the landscape is increasingly attractive as menjulangnya golden sand dunes that restrict all sides. Mada'in Saleh Area as a whole around 4010 hectares, which consists of a variety of complex burial and place of residence. In 2008, UNESCO declared Mada'in Saleh as world heritage site, the first in Saudi Arabia.

In the 19th century, as one of the archaeological heritage that emerged in the Near East, began to replace Mada'in Saleh Al-Hijr as the official name. Although it is believed that the site of the prophet Saleh was here, but the pieces of stone tomb at Al-Hijr carved many years later by the Nabataea, a different Arab civilization.

The Nabataea are of Arab descent who became rich by monopolizing the spice trade, especially between the Eastern and Roman, Greek and Egyptian empire. Nabataea tribe said to be a tribe of mysterious, though most historians call it included in the group of Arabs.

Before Nabataea, who inhabit Mada'in Saleh is Thamood, who lived between the time of Noah until the time of Prophet Musa. However, because the skills to carve rocks between two different civilizations which are in one location, the information that appears finally to be the belief that Nabataea graves in Al-Hijr is the residence Thamood, the Prophet Saleh.

Though the civilization of both nations separated a distance of about two millennia. Most theologians and historians believe that the Prophet Saleh lived around 2100 BC, while the tomb of Al-Hijr Nabataea newly carved by tribes in the 1st century AD.

According to the holy book the Qur'an, third millennium BC, the site has been occupied by Mada'in Saleh Thamud tribe. They are a people who worship idols, where tyranny and oppression became prevalent. Prophet Saleh as, according to the name of Mada'in Saleh, invites Thamood to repent and worship God Almighty.

However Thamood refuse, they even asked the Prophet to summon a female camel from behind the hill to prove the truth of his message. Prophet Saleh also called the camel, he suddenly came from behind the hill. Camels were sent by God as proof of the truth of the mission of Prophet Saleh.

However, only a small proportion who believe in the mission of Prophet Saleh. Those who refuse to kill even the sacred camel, not caring as they pleaded. Suddenly the camel calf ran back behind the hill where she came as she was screaming.

Thamood given three days to repent before the punishment comes. But they remain just ignorant and do not heed the warnings of the Prophet Saleh. Finally, the Prophet Saleh and his followers left the city. And Thamood get punishment of God-their lives floating in the middle of explosion earthquakes and lightning strike.

Mada'in Saleh archaeological sites located in arid environments, and the dry climate. This gives an idea of ​​the strength and durability Nabataea tribal life. In the Old Testament and some old manuscripts, mentioned that in the past this town called Dedan. In this city Mada'in Saleh archaeological sites are located.